DEATH IN THE SHADOWS
- LECTURAS 22
- Votos 6
- Partes 6
What if, for once, it was the other way ?
What if it wasn't her who had to team up with him, but him with her ?
What if it wasn't him who was distant and cold, but her ?
What if it wasn't him who leads but her ?
Sombra is part of one of Brazil's biggest criminal organizations.
Anùbis takes part in illegal boxing fights of great violence.
They were never meant to meet, but when Sombra learns key information to her revenge, everything changes.
Her heart is as hard as the crimes she commits, just like his.
But heavy secrets will bring them together, against their will.
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